Hunt unveils �80m arts match fund to boost philanthropy - Third Sector: "Culture secretary Jeremy Hunt wants the UK to become the first country in the world where it's normal for people to leave 10 per cent of their legacy to charity
Jeremy Hunt, the culture secretary, has announced an �80m arts match fund to boost philanthropy in the culture sector.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport will put �30m into the scheme and �50m will be taken from the National Lottery over the next four years. Hunt said the money will be put into a series of match fund schemes in the arts to try and raise at least an equivalent amount from private donors."
Friday, December 10, 2010
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Paulette's Point of View: Things Are Looking Up...Mostly!
Paulette's Point of View: Things Are Looking Up...Mostly!: "That’s one of the reasons why AFP has partnered with five other leading philanthropic organizations to create the Nonprofit Research Collaborative. As I wrote in one of my November posts, by combining our research, we’ve created the most comprehensive and accurate survey of fundraising ever, with responses coming from every type and size of charity. That’s important, because you know the data is solid and representative of the whole community."
16 Tycoons Agree to Give Away Fortunes - WSJ.com
16 Tycoons Agree to Give Away Fortunes - WSJ.com: "The billionaire founder of social network Facebook Inc. has agreed to give the majority of his wealth to charity, part of a broader group of rich entrepreneurs committing to philanthropy earlier in their lives.
Mark Zuckerberg has signed onto the 'Giving Pledge,' which asks its signatories to commit publicly to give away the majority of their wealth."
Mark Zuckerberg has signed onto the 'Giving Pledge,' which asks its signatories to commit publicly to give away the majority of their wealth."
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
AFP Introduces Wise Giving Website to Help Public With Philanthropy - Member News - Member - AFP
AFP Introduces Wise Giving Website to Help Public With Philanthropy - Member News - Member - AFP: "AFP Introduces Wise Giving Website to Help Public With Philanthropy
December 7, 2010
(Arlington, VA) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) today unveiled its new wise giving website, Change the World With a Giving-and Wise-Heart (http://www.afpnet.org/GivingHeart) designed to help donors think proactively about philanthropy and how they want to improve their communities through giving and volunteering."
December 7, 2010
(Arlington, VA) The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) today unveiled its new wise giving website, Change the World With a Giving-and Wise-Heart (http://www.afpnet.org/GivingHeart) designed to help donors think proactively about philanthropy and how they want to improve their communities through giving and volunteering."
The new trend in corporate philanthropy: giving books | Marketplace From American Public Media
The new trend in corporate philanthropy: giving books | Marketplace From American Public Media: "This holiday season, corporate philanthropy programs are donating books instead of more traditional donations. Jeff Tyler has more."
Education nonprofits White-Williams and Philadelphia Futures merge | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/06/2010
Education nonprofits White-Williams and Philadelphia Futures merge | Philadelphia Inquirer | 12/06/2010: "Measured by the bottom line, a merger between White-Williams Scholars and Philadelphia Futures seems hardly noteworthy.
After all, the two Philadelphia nonprofit groups are worth barely $12 million, couch-cushion change when compared, say, with the $68 billion Pfizer Inc. spent to buy Wyeth last year."
After all, the two Philadelphia nonprofit groups are worth barely $12 million, couch-cushion change when compared, say, with the $68 billion Pfizer Inc. spent to buy Wyeth last year."
Monday, December 06, 2010
Bush Tax-Cut Deal Between Obama and Republicans Is Near - NYTimes.com
Bush Tax-Cut Deal Between Obama and Republicans Is Near - NYTimes.com: "WASHINGTON — White House officials and Congressional Republicans said Sunday they were closing in on a deal to temporarily continue the Bush-era tax cuts at all income levels, while bitterly frustrated Democratic Congressional leaders began exploring whether they would have the votes for such a package."
Charity Village� Research: Spontaneous “Online Volunteers”
Charity Village� Research: Spontaneous “Online Volunteers”: "Spontaneous “Online Volunteers”
By Jayne Cravens, MSc
December 6, 2010
When a big news story or disaster strikes, the result can be hundreds, even thousands, of people contacting organizations to offer help, including potential online volunteers. It could be a natural disaster, an act of violence, or a particular issue suddenly becoming the hot item on the news. A nonprofit organization, NGO, school, or other organization could suddenly be swamped with emails and phone calls from people who want to help in some way online."
By Jayne Cravens, MSc
December 6, 2010
When a big news story or disaster strikes, the result can be hundreds, even thousands, of people contacting organizations to offer help, including potential online volunteers. It could be a natural disaster, an act of violence, or a particular issue suddenly becoming the hot item on the news. A nonprofit organization, NGO, school, or other organization could suddenly be swamped with emails and phone calls from people who want to help in some way online."
Charity Village� Research: 2011 Wish List: Making The Case For A Pay Raise
Charity Village� Research: 2011 Wish List: Making The Case For A Pay Raise: "The annual budget for 2011 may already be approved but how do you make an effective case for a salary increase? Consider that not all employees perform equally and if your contribution in 2010 was extraordinary, then an adjustment to your compensation may be in order. However, a case has to be prepared.
Employees have some latitude to ask for a salary increase that goes beyond the average allocated in the organization budget. Boards of directors usually approve an overall increase to the organization’s total compensation budget but do not become involved in deciding how much each employee receives. The actual increase for the individual, and whether it is below average, average, or above average, is usually left to the employee’s supervisor and/or executive director or, in the case of the chief staff executive, a compensation committee that has been mandated by the board. The decision invariably is tied to performance with outstanding employees receiving more than staff who under perform."
Employees have some latitude to ask for a salary increase that goes beyond the average allocated in the organization budget. Boards of directors usually approve an overall increase to the organization’s total compensation budget but do not become involved in deciding how much each employee receives. The actual increase for the individual, and whether it is below average, average, or above average, is usually left to the employee’s supervisor and/or executive director or, in the case of the chief staff executive, a compensation committee that has been mandated by the board. The decision invariably is tied to performance with outstanding employees receiving more than staff who under perform."
‘Polar Bears’ brave the cold water for charity
‘Polar Bears’ brave the cold water for charity: "The various teams who took part in the Polar Bear Club dip, an annual tradition that is part of Christmas By the Lake, asked for pledges from the public before the event.
This year’s plunge raised about $20,000 for Make A Wish of North Iowa and Toys for Tots."
This year’s plunge raised about $20,000 for Make A Wish of North Iowa and Toys for Tots."
The Daily Maverick :: Mega-philanthropists top the 100 big names among global thinkers
The Daily Maverick :: Mega-philanthropists top the 100 big names among global thinkers: "Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates are not in the winners’ circle because they are insanely rich (they are) or because they have made inspired investment choices (they’ve done that too). This time they are in first place because they have decided to give away half their fortunes, and to encourage other megarich people to follow suit.
This is not a new idea, of course, though Buffett and Gates are carrying it out with a special thoroughness. Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist who created US Steel, had determined to give away most of his money when he set up foundations to promote world peace, endowed libraries around the world and generally did lots of other good things with all the money he had made from his non-union wage slaves in Pittsburgh’s satanic mills."
This is not a new idea, of course, though Buffett and Gates are carrying it out with a special thoroughness. Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist who created US Steel, had determined to give away most of his money when he set up foundations to promote world peace, endowed libraries around the world and generally did lots of other good things with all the money he had made from his non-union wage slaves in Pittsburgh’s satanic mills."
About Thurgood Marshall Academy
About Thurgood Marshall Academy: "he Motley Fool has 'adopted' D.C. public charter school Thurgood Marshall Academy for Foolanthropy 2010. We'll be making a Foolish donation and organizing employee volunteers. We encourage you to do the same -- at any worthy organization in your own community. To learn more about TMA, read on."
Career Adjustments In A Tough Economy- The NonProfit Times Dec 6, 2010
Career Adjustments In A Tough Economy- The NonProfit Times Dec 6, 2010: "Career Adjustments In A Tough Economy
Many factors come into play when making a career transition at any point in life. Add in a cloudy economy and the new reality that nonprofit organizations are seeking out contracted employees, rather than hiring full time workers, and the decision becomes even tougher.
During Fundraising Day In New York 2010, held by the New York City chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Craig J. Williams Esq., interim executive director at the Robert Wood Williams University Hospital Foundation in New Brunswick, N.J., spoke at the session “Career Transitions in Today’s Economic Climate.” He gave insight into career paths."
Many factors come into play when making a career transition at any point in life. Add in a cloudy economy and the new reality that nonprofit organizations are seeking out contracted employees, rather than hiring full time workers, and the decision becomes even tougher.
During Fundraising Day In New York 2010, held by the New York City chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Craig J. Williams Esq., interim executive director at the Robert Wood Williams University Hospital Foundation in New Brunswick, N.J., spoke at the session “Career Transitions in Today’s Economic Climate.” He gave insight into career paths."
Do-gooder gets joy from sending kids on shopping spree
Do-gooder gets joy from sending kids on shopping spree: "This time, however, Gubitosi wanted something different.
'Tom asked if we had 100 children that he could give $100 each to for a Christmas shopping spree at a toy store,' Elder said.
And thus a new tradition was born. But not at a toy store.
After consulting with Elder, Gubitosi agreed to fund a shopping spree at a Target, so that the children - who are picked by the corporation and who range from preschoolers to high school students - could buy anything from toys to music players to jeans."
'Tom asked if we had 100 children that he could give $100 each to for a Christmas shopping spree at a toy store,' Elder said.
And thus a new tradition was born. But not at a toy store.
After consulting with Elder, Gubitosi agreed to fund a shopping spree at a Target, so that the children - who are picked by the corporation and who range from preschoolers to high school students - could buy anything from toys to music players to jeans."
How to Donate Like a Pro - WSJ.com
How to Donate Like a Pro - WSJ.com: "Investors demand a good return from their assets. Now donors are increasingly seeking the same for their charitable dollars.
Many philanthropists, large and small, are anxious about writing checks—and many endowments have yet to recover fully from the bruising they took during the financial crisis. Finding the worthiest, most-efficient organizations to maximize the impact of your donations couldn't be more pressing."
Many philanthropists, large and small, are anxious about writing checks—and many endowments have yet to recover fully from the bruising they took during the financial crisis. Finding the worthiest, most-efficient organizations to maximize the impact of your donations couldn't be more pressing."
We’re Off to See the Oracle, the Awesome Oracle of Omaha - Wharton Journal - News
We’re Off to See the Oracle, the Awesome Oracle of Omaha - Wharton Journal - News: "On his views on philanthropy, Mr. Buffett said that giving away his money was really the best use for it. He joked that he could probably put Egypt out of business if he were to build a tomb for himself, but he wanted to create as much impact as possible per dollar used. That was why he had given away most of his money to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He also talked about his work along with the Gates family to convince other billionaires to pledge away at least half their money to charity. The pledges can be looked up on givingpledge.org."
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Friday, December 03, 2010
IRS Announces 2011 Standard Mileage Rates
IRS Announces 2011 Standard Mileage Rates: "14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations"
We Asked. They Answered: Do Annual Reports Still Matter? (the Communications Network blog)
We Asked. They Answered: Do Annual Reports Still Matter? (the Communications Network blog): "Some highlights worth noting:
--Over the past several years the number of foundations producing print versions of annual reports has been dropping. Here are the responses from a 'snap poll' conducted during that asked: Would your organization be willing to end production of printed annual reports?
Already Have: 31 %
Yes: 24%
No: 22%
It Depends: 22%"
--Over the past several years the number of foundations producing print versions of annual reports has been dropping. Here are the responses from a 'snap poll' conducted during that asked: Would your organization be willing to end production of printed annual reports?
Already Have: 31 %
Yes: 24%
No: 22%
It Depends: 22%"
SMSC Honored with Prestigious National Award for Philanthropy
SMSC Honored with Prestigious National Award for Philanthropy: "rior Lake, MN – The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community was honored with a Jefferson Award for philanthropy at the Celebrate Twin Cities awards reception on December 1, 2010, at the St. Paul Hotel. SMSC Vice-Chairman Glynn A. Crooks accepted the award on behalf of the Community. From the 12 regional winners selected over the past year, the SMSC was chosen as the overall national winner for 2010 from this region."
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Mission Accomplished? Nonprofit Considers Program Closure
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Mission Accomplished? Nonprofit Considers Program Closure: "December 1, 2010; Source: New York Times | We've lost track of the number of stories over the past few years about the many nonprofits being forced to close down, lay off staff, and leave people who depend on their services out in the cold. But what about a decision to close a nonprofit because the people living in the community it has long served are now too wealthy to justify continuing operations? That's exactly the situation facing the Children's Aid Society, which is considering closing a school in New York's Greenwich Village."
Gallo scions create wine with eye on philanthropy - Local - Modbee.com
Gallo scions create wine with eye on philanthropy - Local - Modbee.com: "Not every wine company has a following on Twitter.
Or its own clothing line. Or a pledge to give more than half of its profits to charity.
How millennial."
Or its own clothing line. Or a pledge to give more than half of its profits to charity.
How millennial."
Furry fund-raiser benefits regional Red Cross efforts - MassLive.com
Furry fund-raiser benefits regional Red Cross efforts - MassLive.com: "The American Red Cross Pioneer Valley Chapter is offering its annual stuffed animal fund-raiser to support local disaster relief services of the chapter serving Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties.
The cute, furry and cuddly gift idea will not only put a smile on the face of the recipient, but also help the chapter in its life-saving work."
The cute, furry and cuddly gift idea will not only put a smile on the face of the recipient, but also help the chapter in its life-saving work."
Branding: Is It A Charity Or Dessert Topping - The NonProfit Times Dec 2, 2010
Branding: Is It A Charity Or Dessert Topping - The NonProfit Times Dec 2, 2010: "Times are tough across the board, for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. With the emergence of new media, budget woes and board concerns, navigating the sector during a recession calls for efficient leadership and smart decisions.
In a frank discussion during the Direct Marketing Association New York Conference 2010, held in New York City, charity leaders addressed some of the sector’s hottest issues at the session “Cracking The Shell: Open Dialogue- The Most Pressing Issues Facing The Nonprofit World Today.” Tom Harrison, president and CEO of Russ Reid based in Washington, D.C. moderated the talk, asking nonprofit execs to weigh in on the issues of the moment."
In a frank discussion during the Direct Marketing Association New York Conference 2010, held in New York City, charity leaders addressed some of the sector’s hottest issues at the session “Cracking The Shell: Open Dialogue- The Most Pressing Issues Facing The Nonprofit World Today.” Tom Harrison, president and CEO of Russ Reid based in Washington, D.C. moderated the talk, asking nonprofit execs to weigh in on the issues of the moment."
Nonprofits Fear Loss of Charitable Tax Deduction - NYTimes.com
Nonprofits Fear Loss of Charitable Tax Deduction - NYTimes.com: "“The administration’s proposal went nowhere, but Pandora’s box was cracked open then,” said Diana Aviv, president of the Independent Sector, a trade group for nonprofits.
Charities warn that reducing or eliminating the deduction will cause irreparable damage to the nonprofit sector. They said the proposed changes came at a time of sustained and severe declines in donations because of the recession and cuts in government contracts for nonprofits. The charities also noted an increased demand for services."
Charities warn that reducing or eliminating the deduction will cause irreparable damage to the nonprofit sector. They said the proposed changes came at a time of sustained and severe declines in donations because of the recession and cuts in government contracts for nonprofits. The charities also noted an increased demand for services."
Saundra Schimmelpfennig: Do's and Don'ts of Holiday Charitable Giving
Saundra Schimmelpfennig: Do's and Don'ts of Holiday Charitable Giving: "The holidays are prime fundraising time for nonprofits. Throughout the month there will be numerous requests donations or volunteer help. The following advice will you use your time and money wisely."
Thursday, December 02, 2010
America's Millionaires Rank Highest in Global Philanthropy Study - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
America's Millionaires Rank Highest in Global Philanthropy Study - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "America’s Millionaires Rank Highest in Global Philanthropy Study
December 2, 2010, 11:11 am
By Holly Hall
Forty-one percent of American millionaires consider charity one of their top three spending priorities, a far bigger share than wealthy people in 19 other countries, according to a new survey."
December 2, 2010, 11:11 am
By Holly Hall
Forty-one percent of American millionaires consider charity one of their top three spending priorities, a far bigger share than wealthy people in 19 other countries, according to a new survey."
Nine Tips For Tax-Smart Charitable Giving - Forbes.com
Nine Tips For Tax-Smart Charitable Giving - Forbes.com: "Of course, as with anything tax related, there are rules. Here are some key guidelines for making and reporting charitable contributions:"
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